ColdCaching on the Ice Age Trail
A unique take on geocaching on the Ice Age Trail
ColdCaches across the Ice Age Trail allows for users to find unique and geologically significant features across the trail, like these sand dunes at Point Beach State Forest
What is ColdCaching?
ColdCaching is a special form of geocaching where a person looks for natural features of the landscape instead of a geocache box. This type of cache is often referred to as "Earthcache" and given the natural subject matter of our trail was shaped by the Ice Age, we have transformed this into ColdCaching, a natural earth exploration activity on the Ice Age Trail.
NOTE: the IATA Does Not authorize the placement of a geocache container on property or easements that they own. For more information, read here .
Explore these ColdCache Sites Across the Ice Age Trail!
From the western terminus in St. Croix Falls to Sturgeon Bay in the east, there are over 80 ColdCache Sites for you to enjoy. Utilize the map below to help locate where you can explore these ColdCaches!
Locations of ColdCache Sites across the Ice Age Trail. To view ColdCache Sites in list form, click here (You will be redirected to geocaching.com)
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Earning an Award
Want to collect awards for your efforts finding ColdCaches? Register for the ColdCache awards program to receive 5 exclusive Ice Age Trail patches. Earn your first snowflake patch after logging just 3 Caches! You can log your Caches here .
ColdCache award patches recognize your achievements collecting ColdCaches across the Ice Age Trail
Level I: Snowflake A water crystal that forms in the atmosphere and falls to the earth. Visit and log 3 ColdCache sites representing at least 2 different feature types.
Level II: Blizzard A long, severe snowstorm with intensely cold wind and fine snow. Visit and log 7 ColdCache sites representing at least 5 different feature types.
Level III: Firn Partially consolidated snow that has passed through one summer melt season, but is not yet glacial ice. Visit and log 12 ColdCache sites representing at least 9 different feature types.
Level IV: Ice Sheet A broad, thick sheet of ice covering an extensive area for a long period of time. Visit and log 18 ColdCache sites representing at least 14 different feature types.
Level V: Glacier An extended mass of ice, formed from snow falling and accumulating over years, that flows over a land mass. Visit and log 25 ColdCache sites representing at least 20 different feature types.
Want to Create a ColdCache?
No Problem! You can play a valuable role by developing new sites for others to find. If you are interested in helping out, email the IATA at info@iceagetrail.org . The Alliance will walk you through the process of developing a ColdCache using the proper guidelines and provide important forms.
Questions?
For questions about the ColdCache program, send an email to the Ice Age Trail Alliance at info@iceagetrail.org .
